Buses replace trains between Lewisham, Hither Green and Dartford via Sidcup on Sunday 28 September
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 28 September 2025 to Sunday 28 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Charing Cross / London Victoria and Dartford and also between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Lewisham station and Hither Green and between Hither Green and Dartford via Sidcup, closing some lines.
Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not stop at Lewisham.
Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford / Gravesend will not run. Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Gravesend via Bexleyheath.
Accessible replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Dartford via Sidcup.
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be serviced by the replacement buses:
Lee
Motingham
New Eltham
Sidcup
Albany Park
Bexley
Crayford
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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